Traveling can sometimes get a little exhausting with all of the mind-blowing things you’re able to see in such a short period of time. Sometimes, you just want to relax... but what if you miss something? Don’t worry about that when you’re using this itinerary to find some guilt-free ways you can escape stress in Kyoto. Discover a whole new city while still managing to relax!
Bakeries and the Kamo River
Did you know that Kyoto isn’t just famous for its traditional Japanese fare? You may be surprised to find a large number of delicious bakeries in Kyoto, and each has its own mouth-watering selection waiting inside. Offering everything from French-style croissants to bread with a Kyoto twist like a matcha azuki bean bun, you’ll enjoy spending a late morning at the local bakery. Many bakeries run morning specials, so you can find good deals offering two pieces of bread and a coffee for under 500 yen. If the weather is nice, take your bread down to the Kamogawa, a scenic river that runs straight through the city. The Kamogawa is especially beautiful in the northern part of Kyoto, and makes for the perfect spot to relax.
Manga Museum
One of the things Japan is famous for is comics, otherwise known in Japan as manga. Manga has garnered popularity all around the world, and many people visit Japan precisely to experience its manga culture. With a long history in Japan, manga is enjoyed by both young and old, which is why the Manga Museum in Kyoto is designed for people of all ages. The building used to be an elementary school, lending the museum a nostalgic feeling thanks to its aged wooden floors and layout. At the Manga Museum you can learn the history of these comics, enjoy reading manga from their vast collection in comfy seats amongst the stacks or out on the sunny lawn, watch artists at work, or even attempt to draw your own manga, making this library-esque museum the prime place to spend a comfy afternoon.
NEAREST STATION / BUS STOP
Karasuma Oike Station
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Mo-an Café
Hidden on top of Mt. Yoshida, Mo-an is a cozy café surrounded by Kyoto’s beautiful natural scenery. The relaxed environment makes Mo-an a café that you can easily just sit for hours, sipping on a milky matcha tea and enjoying a mouth-watering selection of homemade sweets and savory lunch items while looking out on the impressive view of Kyoto city. Made from a converted machiya home, this café provides the feel of a traditional Kyoto household along with the stylishness of a modern gathering place. Mo-an also hosts a series of events, music shows, workshops, tea ceremony lessons and even yose, a traditional type of Japanese vaudeville, depending on the day you pay a visit. Please note that the café is closed each Monday, and if the Monday falls on a public holiday the café will be closed on the following Tuesday.
NEAREST STATION / BUS STOP
Ginkaku-michi Bus Stop
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